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There is no "notification announcement" function on my iPhone, nor in siri settings, nor in notification settings, what's the problem? iPhone with US code, Iphone 11, IOS 16.2

Posted on Dec 30, 2022 11:16 AM

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Posted on Dec 31, 2022 3:42 PM

Hello tmrwrainagain,


Siri announcing notifications, calls, and messages is a great feature of the iPhone and can be enabled using the steps listed below. These steps are specific to enabling this feature on iPhone.


  1. "Go to Settings  > Siri & Search > Announce Notifications, then turn on Announce Notifications.
  2. Tap an app you want Siri to announce notifications from, then turn on Announce Notifications."


Announce calls, messages, and more with Siri on iPhone


If you're unable to find that setting using those steps, you may have Content & Privacy Restrictions enabled. When this setting is enabled it can prevent some settings from showing as an available option. You can disable Content & Privacy Restrictions using the steps below.


  1. "Go to Settings and tap Screen Time.
  2. Tap Turn on Screen Time, then tap it again. Choose "This is My [Device]" or "This is My Child's [Device]."
    • If you're the parent or guardian of your device and want to prevent another family member from changing your settings, tap Use Screen Time Passcode to create a passcode, then re-enter the passcode to confirm. After you confirm your passcode you'll be asked to enter your Apple ID and password. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it. 
    • If you're setting up Screen Time on your child's device, follow the prompts until you get to Screen Time Passcode and enter a passcode. Re-enter the passcode to confirm. After you confirm your passcode you'll be asked to enter your Apple ID and password. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it. 

3.Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If asked, enter your passcode, then turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions."


Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


Take care!

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Dec 31, 2022 3:42 PM in response to tmrwrainagain

Hello tmrwrainagain,


Siri announcing notifications, calls, and messages is a great feature of the iPhone and can be enabled using the steps listed below. These steps are specific to enabling this feature on iPhone.


  1. "Go to Settings  > Siri & Search > Announce Notifications, then turn on Announce Notifications.
  2. Tap an app you want Siri to announce notifications from, then turn on Announce Notifications."


Announce calls, messages, and more with Siri on iPhone


If you're unable to find that setting using those steps, you may have Content & Privacy Restrictions enabled. When this setting is enabled it can prevent some settings from showing as an available option. You can disable Content & Privacy Restrictions using the steps below.


  1. "Go to Settings and tap Screen Time.
  2. Tap Turn on Screen Time, then tap it again. Choose "This is My [Device]" or "This is My Child's [Device]."
    • If you're the parent or guardian of your device and want to prevent another family member from changing your settings, tap Use Screen Time Passcode to create a passcode, then re-enter the passcode to confirm. After you confirm your passcode you'll be asked to enter your Apple ID and password. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it. 
    • If you're setting up Screen Time on your child's device, follow the prompts until you get to Screen Time Passcode and enter a passcode. Re-enter the passcode to confirm. After you confirm your passcode you'll be asked to enter your Apple ID and password. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it. 

3.Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If asked, enter your passcode, then turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions."


Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


Take care!

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